Technician - Clean Room II Hardware

Front Door Defense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Clean Room Technician in Huntsville, Alabama, to support aerospace hardware preparation and cleaning for flight readiness. The role requires collaboration with engineering and production teams and meticulous attention to detail in a controlled clean-room environment.

Qualified candidates will possess experience in precision cleaning, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols. The position offers opportunities for growth within a culture of safety and innovation in aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision cleaning (0-3 years Level I).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.
• Expertise in adhesives and sealants.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and precision cleaning of aerospace hardware.
• Setup and perform maintenance on clean room equipment.
• Document cleaning and inspection results accurately.

Skills

Precision cleaning

Fluid systems knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Proficient with hand tools

Attention to detail

Education

Industry certification or degree

Tools

Measurement devices

Ultrasonic cleaning equipment

Torque wrenches

Job description

Technician - Clean Room II

Prepare and certify aerospace hardware in a clean-room environment for flight readiness

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

About The Role

Join Blue Origin's Team of Problem Solvers

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Clean Room Technician

As a Clean Room Technician at Blue Origin, you will provide tactical and technical support to engineering, production, and manufacturing teams by performing functions associated with production operations in a clean-room environment. You will carry out the precision cleaning, inspection, packaging, and preparation of aerospace hardware using specialized equipment and procedures to ensure cleanliness and readiness of flight and non-flight systems. You will also set up, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on critical clean room equipment, supporting operational excellence and safe, repeatable spaceflight. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and continuous learning in a dynamic, team-based environment.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts: B
• Location: WA
• Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general and precision cleaning, passivation, and inspection of aerospace hardware using solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and other precision cleaning methods in a controlled clean-room environment.
• Set up, calibrate, and conduct preventative maintenance on a wide range of clean room and lab equipment (e.g., pumps, filtration units, tanks, scales).
• Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
• Inspect hardware with visual, UV light, borescope, microscopic particle count, and high-precision weighing methods to ensure compliance with cleanliness standards.
• Operate precision measurement and calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
• Analyze and adjust fluid and solvent systems using titration and other laboratory methods.
• Package, prepare, and document hardware and supplies for storage or shipment.
• Maintain shop and clean room areas in accordance with 5S organizational and cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to safety regulations and use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Accurately document cleaning, calibration, test, and inspection results, and communicate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional groups to ensure production goals and cleanliness standards are met.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise:

As a Clean Room Technician, you will be part of a highly skilled team specializing in the precision cleaning, preparation, and verification of aerospace hardware prior to assembly, testing, and flight. Your expertise will directly impact hardware reliability and mission success, ensuring that all components meet rigorous standards for cleanliness, quality, and readiness. The team's cross-functional work supports composites, structures, sub‑assembly, refurbishment, final assembly, and more, playing a vital role in safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience Levels with precision cleaning (0-3 years Level I)
• Experience working on fluid systems with applied chemistry fundamentals.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on production and clean room equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights (stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency with a range of hand tools and precision measurement devices.
• Expertise in adhesives, sealants, and thermal blankets.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field.
• Additional experience in aerospace manufacturing or clean room operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and high attention to detail.

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on 'Know Your Rights,' please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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